James Webb captures complete chemical profile of exoplanet atmosphere

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the most detailed look at the atmosphere of an exoplanet ever. Analyzing data from four instruments, a team of astronomers was able to compile a complete molecular and chemical profile of the planet, including signs of active chemistry.

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Tau.Neutrino said:

James Webb captures complete chemical profile of exoplanet atmosphere

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the most detailed look at the atmosphere of an exoplanet ever. Analyzing data from four instruments, a team of astronomers was able to compile a complete molecular and chemical profile of the planet, including signs of active chemistry.

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Sodium, Potassium, Sulfur dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Water.

No, not O2 or N2. Is that because the spectrographs are not sensitive to these, or because they’re not present.